News Briefs (Dec. 4, 2015)• Election Commission to meet today The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 10 a.m. today at its headquarters located at 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7 in Russellville. The meeting is to determine numbers of ballots for the March 1, 2016, primary election, as well as to finalize final ballot preparation. • Snowflake pageant The River Valley Snowflake pageant will be on Saturday at the Dardanelle Community Center. Registration begins at 9 a...

News Briefs (Dec. 3, 2015)• Christmas photos fundraiser Needy Paws Animal Shelter will host a Christmas photo shoot for local families from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Needy Paws Shelter, 1040 East Main St. in Clarksville. Attendees are welcome to bring their pet for a professional Christmas photo with your pet. Group photos are allowed, up to four people. A professional photographer will be on site to take the portraits. Portrait packages start at $...

News Briefs (Dec. 2, 2015)• Pottsville Christmas parade The Pottsville Christmas parade will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at Thomas G. Morris Park. The theme is “Tinsel Town.” Parade lineup will be at 5:30 p.m., followed by the judging at 6 p.m. • LDSP Eagle Tour Lake Dardanelle State Park will have an Eagle Tour at 1 p.m. today at the park. Participants will go on a boat ride of the lake to try and spot eagles that have migrated to the area for the fall and winter months...

News Briefs (Dec. 1, 2015)• Medicare Seminars today There will be Medicare Seminars today at the Journey Church, 3001 East H St. in Russellville. The first seminar will be from 10-11 a.m. and the second seminar will be from 2-3 p.m. These seminars will inform people about Medicare and will answer questions to help with confusion. Medicare Health Plan consultant Billy Drennan will present the seminars. • The Nutcracker The Center for the Arts will have performances of “...

News Briefs (Nov. 27, 2015)Sheppard Drive clean-up is Sunday The Sheppard Drive clean-up will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday off of Lock and Dam Road in Russellville. Local residents are encouraged to attend and help clean Sheppard Drive. Participants should bring gloves, drinking water and a lunch. Jazz Christmas concert set The Center for the Arts will host a Jazz Band Christmas Concert at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Center. The Nutcracker The Center for the Arts will have...

News Briefs (Nov. 25, 2015)Christmas parade deadline Monday The entry deadline for the 2015 Russellville Christmas Parade is noon on Monday. Due to time constraints, entries will not be accepted past this time. Parade entry forms are available at the Recreation & Parks Department office at 1000 East Parkway or online at www.russellvillearkansas.org. For more information, call 479-968-1272. Jazz Christmas concert The Center for the Arts will host a Jazz Band Christmas Co...

News Briefs (Nov. 24, 2015)Holiday closings The Russellville Animal Shelter, Yard waste facility and Recycle Works will be closed Thursday through Sunday for the Thanksgiving Holiday. All three departments will reopen at 9 a.m. Nov. 30. City offices closed for holidays City of Russellville offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday. No driver’s tests There will be no Driver’s Written or Skills test given on Thursday or Friday at the Russe...

News Briefs (Nov. 23, 2015)Pottsville water meter discussion The Pottsville City Council will meet at 7 p.m. today at Pottsville City Hall. The council will vote on the water meter upgrade project. All public comments or questions will be discussed at this time. For more information, call 479-968-3029. Craft sale in December The Pope County Activity Center’s Crochet Club will host their annual craft sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 3-4 at the center. There will be dis...

News Briefs (Nov. 20, 2015)Art auction and fundraiser The River Valley Arts Center will host its annual Holiday Jubilee Art Auction and Fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. today at the Russellville Country Club. The Jazz Reunion Band and other guests will be present. Guests will be served heavy hors d’oeuvres while they mix and mingle with friends and artists. The evening will also feature a live and silent auction, Sign up Parties, a wine pull and complementary photo. Tickets ar...

News Briefs (Nov. 19, 2015)Downtown Open Late ’Til 8 The merchants of historic Russellville Downtown will stay open late to allow the public to stroll the streets, shop, dine and unwind for the Open Late ‘Till 8 event. Russellville’s downtown merchants will stay open late until 8 p.m. today to accommodate the busy schedules of many of their patrons. This is a great opportunity to purchase wonderful and unique Christmas gifts or simply enjoy a night out downtown to suppo...

News Briefs (Nov. 18, 2015)• Budgeting classes offered Thursday The Help Network will offer free Budgeting classes from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday in Heritage Hall, located next door to the Russellville Library. The classes are for individuals who want to learn better budgeting skills. For more information and to reserve a seat, call 479-967-7890. • Culture Club to meet Thursday The Russellville Culture Club will meet at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the home of Camille Talburt. • Mo...

News Briefs (Nov. 17, 2015)• Subiaco Shadow Days Subiaco Academy, a Catholic, college preparatory boarding and day school for young men located in western Arkansas, is hosting two fall Shadow Days for prospective students and their parents on Friday. Interested boys in grades 6-10 are invited to attend and explore the Academy’s junior and senior high program. Subiaco Academy is located at 405 North Subiaco Avenue in the town of Subiaco. For more information, call 800-36...

News Briefs (Nov. 16, 2015)Election commission to meet Tuesday The Pope County Election Commission will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at its headquarters at 1509 E. Main St., Suite 7 in Russellville. Writers Group at library The River Valley Writers at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Heritage Hall. The meeting is to encourage and inspire through writing, critiquing and helping to develop publishable manuscripts. Writers of every genre and with varying abilities are invited. For more i...

News Briefs (Nov. 13, 2015)Cyclone Theater this weekend Cyclone Theater will present The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the Holidays at 7 p.m. today and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Center for the Arts. For more information, call 479-498-6600. Dover dinner theater and musical The Dover High School Choir (DHSC) will perform Once upon a Mattress, a musical play and dinner theater, this week. DHSC will perform the musical at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Dover High Sch...

News Briefs (Nov. 12, 2015)Tailgate on Friday The Russellville Football Booster Club and Asurion will host a Tailgate event from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at Cyclone Pavilion, prior to the Cyclones Playoff game vs. Sheridan. They will serve Smoked Pork Loin, Fat Daddy’s Cheesy Potatoes, Mike Bic’s baked beans, dessert from Opal Mae’s and a drink. Downtown Open Late ‘Til 8 event The merchants of historic Russellville Downtown will stay open late to allow the public to stroll th...

News Briefs (Nov. 11, 2015)DMS Veterans Day canceled Due to the threat of inclement weather, Dardanelle Middle School has canceled their Veterans Day Assembly that was scheduled for today. For more information, call 479-229-4550. City offices closed City of Russellville offices, Russellville Animal Shelter, Yard Waste Facility and Recycle Works will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Siren Warning system The Siren Warning system associated with Arkansas Nucl...

News Briefs (Nov. 10, 2015)DMS Veterans’ Day canceled Due to the threat of inclement weather Dardanelle Middle School has canceled their Veterans Day Assembly that was scheduled on Wednesday. For more information, call 479-229-4550. Subiaco Shadow Days Subiaco Academy will host Shadow Days for prospective students and their parents on Nov. 20. Interested boys in grades 6-10 are invited to attend and explore the Academy’s junior and senior high program at 405 North Subia...

News Briefs (Nov. 9, 2015)Art auction and fundraiser in November The River Valley Arts Center will host its annual Holiday Jubilee Art Auction and Fundraiser from 7-10 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Russellville Country Club. The Jazz Reunion Band and other guests will be present. Guests will be served heavy hors d'oeuvres while they mix and mingle with friends and artists. The evening will also feature a live and silent auction, Sign up Parties, a wine pull and complementary ...

News Briefs (Nov. 6, 2015)Genealogy class on Saturday Russellville Public Library will offer a free Beginner’s Genealogy Class from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the Katie Murdoch Genealogy and History Room in the library. For more information, call 479-968-4368 or email cpark@popelibrary.org. Veterans’ Wall in Two Rivers The Two Rivers School District will honor veterans of the community with a Veterans’ Wall. Two Rivers requests all community members, if they have a...